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Weather in February in Papua Region

Planning a trip to Papua Region this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Papua Region in February?

Papua Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. February in Papua Region generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Port Moresby. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua Region in February, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Papua Region, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 233 mm to heavy rainfall in Tufi with 359 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected in Port Moresby. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a more detailed look at Papua Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Papua Region climate page.

Where to go in Papua Region in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Papua Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Papua New Guinea, check out our Papua Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 2 most popular destinations in Papua Region?

Port Moresby

In February Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Port Moresby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
185 hours 
241 mm 
19 days 
poor 
31°C 
24°C 
157 hours 
233 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
24°C 
186 hours 
294 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Port Moresby

Tufi

In February Tufi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tufi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
359 mm 
21 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
359 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
378 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Tufi

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Papua Region, in Papua New Guinea.

Is February the best time to visit Papua Region?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Port Moresby, February may not be the ideal time to visit Papua Region.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Port Moresby. The weather in January, February, March and April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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